Everybody struggles in life every now and then. Struggling is part of life. There isn’t something like a big or a small problem. It doesn’t matter what other people think or say, it all depends on your perception. That determines your personal struggle.
I struggle myself as well. I cope with bigger issues and smaller … Read more
I get noticed by people around me, therefore I am. I interact, therefore I am. I am active and reach goals, therefore I am. So what will happen with me when you leave me in nature with only Jandaan (and fish) around me? It sounds like an interesting social experiment and this is what is … Read more
We are full-time pet sitters. We traverse Europe from sit to sit. We’ve taken care of everything from chihuahuas to chickens. From mules to Spanish waterdogs. Traveling in this day and age enables us to enjoy possibilities which – let’s say 15 years ago – were unimaginable. The internet brings imagination closer to reality. Dreams … Read more
In this blog you will read how people responded – or what they secretly thought – when we told them about our plans to sell our apartment and furniture, quit our jobs, and go travelling. It is very easy to be convinced not to do what you really want in this short life and as … Read more
JD and I are fighting now. The good thing is that it gives me some inspiration for writing this blog I had in mind for already a few weeks. The bad thing is, we are at the French countryside, I don’t know anyone here, cooperating is difficult now and I guess dinner tonight is not … Read more
This is my story how I was able to survive for three weeks without wifi. I was in a rural area in Portugal, wild boars were strolling around at night, the supermarket was a half an hour walk away, and we didn’t have any neighbors or entertainment close by. Let me tell you the story … Read more
Since everything in our global economy is valued and expressed in numbers and currency it has to have serious impact on existential questions. Like for example, how do I perceive my presence at spaceship earth? Or how do I define myself as a human being. What kind of a Homo Sapiens am I? I use observations … Read more
Do you hate India? You love India? Experienced India travelers tell you will either hate India or love India. I can agree with this statement in a certain way. But my best description of India would be: you love India for the same reasons that you hate India. India is intense, India is raw. The … Read more
Being happy and to feel happy is one of my higher goals in life. To me it is so clear happiness involves a feeling of high energy, a cheerful feeling, joy, even euphoria. But for one half of the people on this globe this isn’t so obvious. They like to be happy too. They have … Read more
We live in a capitalist society. Because of capitalism we can eat very affordable bread everywhere in the world. You and I can visit a supermarket and buy whatever we want. Capitalism brings competition which in theory will do two things: “the best quality and the best price for the consumer”. In a capitalist society … Read more